Global EV Comparison: Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range vs Smart #1 Premium
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General Info
The Smart #1 Premium (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €44990. The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €19250 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range | Smart #1 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2018-2019 | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Czech Republic, India, South Korea | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €44990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €19250 | €30990 |
| GCC Score | 5.7 | 6.6 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Smart #1 Premium (2023-…).
| Property | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range | Smart #1 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 449 km | 440 km |
| Range (GCC) | 382 km | 374 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 67.5 kWh | 66 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.8 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.97 km/kWh | 6.03 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.9 | 6.9 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Smart #1 Premium (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) maxes out at 77 kW.
The Smart #1 Premium (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) is limited to 7.2 kW.
| Property | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range | Smart #1 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 77 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.5 | 7.5 |
Performance
The Smart #1 Premium (2023-…) is rear-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) offers a front-wheel drive system.
The Smart #1 Premium (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range | Smart #1 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 200 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | 395 Nm | 343 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 s | 6.7 s |
| Top Speed | 167 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.8 | 4.2 |
Dimensions
The Smart #1 Premium (2023-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019).
The Smart #1 Premium (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range | Smart #1 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4180 mm | 4270 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2070 mm | 2025 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1800 mm | 1822 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Smart #1 Premium (2023-…), but the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) doesn’t have one.
The Smart #1 Premium (2023-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range | Smart #1 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1760 kg | 1875 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 332 l | 323 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1114 l | 986 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 15 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.3 | 6.4 |
